LACRIMAL

 Dictionary entry overview: What does lacrimal mean? 

• LACRIMAL (adjective)
  The adjective LACRIMAL has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to tears
2. relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

  Familiarity information: LACRIMAL used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LACRIMAL (adjective)

Meaning:

Of or relating to tears

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

lachrymal; lacrimal

Pertainym:

tear (a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands)

Meaning:

Relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

lachrymal; lacrimal

Pertainym:

lacrimal gland (any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears)